If a patient cannot assist with a cart-to-table transfer,
A)a draw sheet or transfer assist device should be used.
B)ask one other colleague to help you do the lifting.
C)disregard the transfer and do a portable examination with the patient on the cart.
D)none of the above are appropriate.

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If the patient can assist with the transfer,then all that may be required is stabilization of the cart and support for the involved body part.If the patient cannot assist,then a moving device or draw sheet should be used.Three people usually perform a cart-to-table transfer.

If a Patient Cannot Assist with a Cart-To-Table Transfer